Micron, based in Boise, Idaho, makes a variety of semiconductor and memory
products.

The merger is aimed at getting a bigger piece of the market for NAND flash
memory, which is used in iPods, MP3 players and other electronic devices.

The deal is "designed to combine Micron's technology and manufacturing
leadership in NAND flash memory with Lexar's leadership in NAND controller
and system design technology," a statement from the two firms said.